Kanapu is a Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga initiative designed by Māori, for Māori to ignite talent and leadership across Rangahau, Research, Science, Innovation & Technology (RRSIT). Kanapu aims to provide support to Māori who aspire to, or may already operate in this sector, whether it be on marae, within hapū and iwi mahi, or throughout our hapori (community) in the cities.
Kanapu have several free initiatives and live events:
Māori are fundamental to a vibrant Rangahau, Research, Science, Innovation & Technology (RRSIT) sector. Our whānau thrive when we create pathways to grow our knowledge, open opportunities and find ways to express being Māori all day, every day. Check out our rauemi Understanding the RRSIT sector to learn more.
Upcoming Events
2025
Ngā Tohu Kanapu
The inaugural Ngā Tohu Kanapu was first introduced at Hui Hihiri 2025. These awards acknowledge individuals who exemplify te ao Māori brilliance across Rangahau, Research, Science, Innovation and Technology. Each tohu embodies the powerful expression of whakapapa, charting the transitions between the realms that each awardee navigates.
Tohu created by Tukaroto Mahuta
The only Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Aotearoa
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) created the Kanapu initiative specifically to ignite flax roots Māori talent in research, science and innovation. NPM has a national network of Māori researchers spanning all major disciplinary fields and Kanapu is a crucial arm within this network. NPM’s vision is to create foundations for flourishing Māori futures and bring about transformative change for our communities and Aotearoa.
Visit the Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga website
